Japan Energy Use per Capita
3,006 kg oil eq. per capita▼ −33.24 kg oil eq. per capita
Dec 2024 · Annual
Japan's energy use per capita fell to 3,005.9 kilograms of oil equivalent per capita in 2024, down from 3,039.1 in 2023. This is the lowest value in the series, which starts in 1990, and it remains far below the all-time high of 4,085.5 recorded in 2004.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,006 kg oil eq. per capita | 3,039 kg oil eq. per capita | 4,085 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2004 | 3,006 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2024 | 1990 – 2024 | Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 972 Mt CO₂ | 1,002 Mt CO₂ | 1,323 Mt CO₂ | 846 Mt CO₂ | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP per Capita | $35,951 | $33,797 | $49,627 | $519 | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Energy Use per Capita in Japan averaged 3,661 kg oil eq. per capita from 1990 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 4,085 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2004 and a record low of 3,006 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.
The indicator measures energy use per capita for Japan, expressed in kilograms of oil equivalent per capita. It is reported annually, covering the period from 1990 to 2024. The series reflects average energy use per person over each calendar year.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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